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Blends at Basecamp Social Space - US Union of Students

US Union of Students, University of Derby, Kedleston Road Site, Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GB

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Access To

  • Blends at Basecamp is located on the mezzanine level of the US Union of Students.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a platform lift.
  • There is no signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into Blends at Basecamp.
  • There are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 184cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Area (Basecamp Social Space)

  • On the mezzanine level of the US Union of Students.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into this area.
  • Services available in this area include: Blends at Basecamp, seating and study area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the upper seating and study area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Eating and Drinking (Blends at Basecamp)

  • Location and Access View
    • Blends at basecamp is located at the rear of the Basecamp Social Space.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the rear and right of the Basecamp Social Space.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 84cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 70cm.
    • The counter has glazed screens.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the upper seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.